Forms & Applications

The 2014 National Electrical Code and 2015 International Codes family were adopted and made effective on September 1, 2016. The Energy Conservation Code had the most impact with respect to more stringent requirements. The builder is now required to engage a certified 3rd party energy inspector and submit the two adopted energy forms by the NCTCOG:

The ordinances adopting these individual codes are available on the Building Department's home page.

Storm Water Regulation

Storm Water Protection Measures were implemented for erosion/sedimentation control (PDF) by the Town Council and the Town's Engineering Department effective January 28, 2013. The measures must be continuously maintained by the builder during the course of construction. If improper maintenance is observed, the job can be shut-down and citations issued for allowing mud/dirt/debris to leave the building site and/or being deposited on the Town's right-of-ways.

Fee Payment

All permit and contractor registration fees must be paid before work can begin. You may pay ONLINE through your Contractor interface with MyGov, or in our office via cash, check, or credit card. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. Effective October 1, 2017, all contractors who are required to obtain a permit, will also be required to register their company and pay the associated contractor registration fee. State Law prohibits a municipality from collecting a registration fee from Plumbing and Electrical contractors.

Registration & Permit Information

All construction related waste haulers (e.g. dumpster, temporary sanitation facilities, grease/grit traps) shall be franchised with the Town of Highland Park to use the streets and alleys in which to conduct their business. Contractors shall verify the companies who service their projects are listed on the approved list of franchised vendors (PDF) with the Town of Highland Park.

Concrete/Excavation/Utility R-O-W Permit Information

In an effort to minimize the duration an alley or street is closed due to Water and/or Sewer Taps being installed, Flowable Back-Fill shall be the only acceptable backfill method in preparation for replacing the concrete Right-of-Way surface. In addition to requiring Flowable Back-Fill, the concrete specification shall be "High Early Strength" (HES) concrete cured to 3500 psi minimum in 24 hours to allow the Right-of-Way to be restored expeditiously for vehicle access and not remain inaccessible for 7-days of curing.